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Feds retrieve nearly $400,000 in unpaid wages for Aurora store employees
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Tylenol murders: Investigators order new DNA tests on key evidence
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Two arrested in West Ridge, Rogers Park robberies; neighbors demand more police
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More county sheriffs say they won't enforce Illinois assault weapons ban
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Families wonder why there's been no arrest in hit-and-run that dragged, killed man
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Gun rights advocates: legal challenges coming if Illinois assault weapons ban passes
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96-year-old woman's body found in freezer in Portage Park garage
It was not known what led up to the body being placed in the freezer in the garage, and who did it.
Chicago First Alert Weather: Below-zero wind chills
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After Memphis SCORPION unit, watchdogs take issue with Chicago Police specialized units
Watchdogs say the CPD unit most closely resembling the unit in Memphis was disbanded after an investigation led to charges and prison sentences.
Feds retrieve nearly $400,000 in unpaid wages for Aurora store employees
Wage theft is the biggest type of theft adding up to $50B nationwide and tens of millions of dollars a year in Illinois.
Tylenol murders: Investigators order new DNA tests on key evidence
Beginning on Sept. 29, 1982, and over the next week, seven people were murdered in the Chicago area after unknowingly taking Tylenol pills that were spiked by a killer.
Two arrested in West Ridge, Rogers Park robberies; neighbors demand more police
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Coming Sunday: Illinois workers still waiting for millions in wage theft claims
It can happen in a lot of ways – including missing tips or overtime - or in the case of one worker we talked to, a company not mailing a paycheck altogether.
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Indiana Supreme Court won't hear 2nd abortion case for now
The state Court of Appeals will first consider the case challenging the state's abortion ban, claiming it violates religious freedom.
Rep. George Santos tells colleagues he won't serve on House committees
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DuPage County sheriff, other officials reach agreement on assault weapons ban enforcement
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After Memphis SCORPION unit, watchdogs take issue with Chicago Police specialized units
Watchdogs say the CPD unit most closely resembling the unit in Memphis was disbanded after an investigation led to charges and prison sentences.
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Man whose home was hit by tornado says Window Depot of Chicago's repair job was shoddy
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City employee gets bogus bill for 107,000 gallons of water in two months
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Walgreens lifts purchase limits on children's fever medicines
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Biden administration plans to end COVID-19 emergency declarations May 11
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Pritzker signs law to safeguard abortion patients, providers
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Groupon laying off another 500 employees
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The Bellevue to replace Tavern on Rush in Gold Coast
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Party City files for bankruptcy
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Restaurant group addresses concerns on plans to open at once-troubled hotel
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Patrick Williams feeling more comfortable in year three with Bulls
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Blackhawks' all-time leading goal scorer Bobby Hull dies at 84
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White Sox beat writer on the team's new manager, possible closers
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DeRozan, LaVine lead Bulls to 128-109 win over Magic
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Candace Parker leaving Chicago Sky, signing with Las Vegas Aces
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Cindy Williams, "Laverne & Shirley" actor, is dead at 75
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Lisa Loring, who played Wednesday Addams in "The Addams Family," dies at 64
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NASCAR announces concert lineup, general admission ticket sales for Chicago Street Race
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Chicago First Alert Weather: Bone-chilling cold
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South Side residents without heat for a month
A spokesperson for Chicago Housing Authority said they have not identified any units that are out of compliance with the city's heat ordinance but have offered space heaters to residents who have asked for them.
Celebration at O'Hare with unveiling of Terminal 5 extension
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96-year-old woman's body found in freezer in Portage Park garage
In a profoundly disturbing discovery, the body of a 96-year-old woman's body was found inside a freezer in a Portage Park neighborhood garage Monday night.
Lombard Roller Rink closing after 30 years in business
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